Analysis of the functioning of sand storage dams in Kenya


The successful rural water supply by sand storage dams was studied in Kitui District, Kenya. Key success factors were identified, such as type of geology, catchment size and rainfall enabling upscaling and dissemination to other (semi) arid areas.


Project details


Project location:Kitui district, Kenya
(find climate data for this location)
Project manager:Merel Hoogmoed
External website:http://www.sanddam.org
Period:2006 - 2009


Data for this project


Analyses of impacts of a sand storage dam on groundwater flow and storage


Modelling of groundwater around a sand storage dam
Size: 8.75 MB
Date: 0000-00-00
Author: Merel Hoogmoed
Contact: merelhoogmoed@samsamwater.com
Reference:

Photo of a sand storage dam with water



Size: 180.14 KB
Date: 2005-11-24
Author: Sander de Haas
Contact: sanderdehaas@samsamwater.com
Reference:

Photo of a sand storage dam



Size: 179.73 KB
Date: 2005-09-27
Author: Sander de Haas
Contact: sanderdehaas@samsamwater.com
Reference:

Hydrology of Sand Storage Dams - A case study in the Kiindu catchment, Kitui District, Kenya


Hydrology of Sand Storage Dams
Size: 7.26 MB
Date: 2006-02-01
Author: Sander de Haas and Lucas Borst
Contact: sanderdehaas@samsamwater.com
Reference: http://www.hydrology.vu/hydrology/student_1.html

Kitui Sand Dams: construction and operation principles


A description and technical details on the Kitui sand dams programme.
Size: 575.67 KB
Date: 2004-01-01
Author: Nzomo Munyao, J. Muinde Munywoki J., Ikuthu Kitema M., Ngui Kithuku D., Mutinda Munguti J., Mutiso S.
Contact: sasol@kenyaweb.com
Reference:

Sanddam.org


Sanddam.org is an initiative to combine the results and experiences of all the Sand Storage Dam projects to give an overview on all aspects of sand storage dams.
Size:
Date: 2009-01-01
Author: Acacia Water
Contact: merelhoogmoed@samsamwater.com
Reference: http://www.acaciawater.com/

Youtube movie "Walking on Water - An Excellent Dev


Excellent Development explains how its approach to creating development through conservation is benefiting communities in Kenya.
Size:
Date: 2006-12-07
Author: Excellent Development
Contact: http://www.youtube.com/user/OneWorldTV
Reference: http://www.excellentdevelopment.com/

Youtube movie on sand dams in Kenya


A sand dam rehabilitation project by the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) to help Massai herders during the dry seasons.
Size:
Date: 2008-11-07
Author: United Church of Canada
Contact: http://www.youtube.com/user/unitedchurchofcanada
Reference: http://www.youtube.com/user/unitedchurchofcanada